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Diriment

Diriment \Dir"i*ment\, a. [L. dirimens, p. pr. of dirimere. See Dirempt.] (Law) Absolute.

Diriment impediment (R. C. Ch.), an impediment that nullifies marriage.

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diriment

a. (context religion of an impediment to marriage English) Serving to invalidate an attempted marriage.